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Archives - 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999 31 August 2003 - Jan-Michael's US Open campaign ends Jan-Michael finished his US Open campaign for 2003 when he was beaten in the second round by Jiri Novak. Although he fought extremely hard, Jan-Mike could not stop Novak as he progressed to the third round with a straight sets victory. Jan-Mike is now taking a rest to mentally prepare for the last few tournaments on the ATP Tour for 2003. 27 August 2003 - US Open First Round news Jan-Michael is in New York this week to play his "home" Grand Slam, the last major of 2003. During a mixed summer on the ATP Tour, Jan-Mike has had some early exits in his US Open tune up tournaments. However now in New York, he played Spaniard David Sanchez in the opening round and looked pretty slick as he took the match in straight sets. After taking the first set on a tie break, Jan-Mike gained in confidence and motivation as the match went on and raced to victory 7-6, 6-2, 6-2. His next opponent is Jiri Novak.
15 January 2003 - Jan-Michael loses in singles Another five set match, but unfortunately this time, Jan-Michael came off second best. After taking an early lead by winning the first set (and later, the third set), Jan-Michael was not able to wrestle control of the match back his way once his opponent, Felix Mantilla got the initiative as the match reached its climax in the fourth and fifth sets. Once more, Jan-Mike sees defeat in Melbourne after a five set marathon - 5-7, 6-4, 4-6, 6-2, 6-2. It is a shame that the confidence Jan-Michael gained in Doha and from the Llodra match is not to be continued in Melbourne - at least in the singles.... Jan-Mike still has the doubles with Graydon Oliver to consider .... 13 January 2003 - Jan-Michael finally wins a singles match in Melbourne After failing to win a singles match in Melbourne over the last few years, I should think that Jan-Michael probably had a feeling of deja vu earlier today when he was pegged back from two sets up to two sets all. However, he dug deep and probably used his confidence gained in Doha to get him through the last set and eventually he won 6-2, 7-5, 6-7, 4-6, 6-2. More news on the draw soon. 12 January 2003 - Jan-Michael / Melbourne Draw News The Australian Open draw has put Jan-Michael up against Michel Llodra from France. He is set to play third match on Court 7 on Monday. After being Runner-Up in Doha, Jan-Michael will be hoping that his run of form continues in Melbourne. 4 January 2003 - Jan-Michael is Runner-Up in Doha Earlier today, Jan-Michael played in the final in Doha. Unfortunately he came up against Austrian Stefan Koubek who has been on fire the last few days. On Friday he beat the defending champion Younes El Aynaoui and today he showed that this victory was no fluke. Although Jan-Michael fought well, he had no answer to the Austrian leftie's serve, only managing to win about a handful of points on his opponent's serve and this proved the difference between the players, with Stefan Koubek winning 6-4, 6-4. Jan-Michael's next tournament is due to be Auckland, New Zealand - so he now has at least one long flight and a battle to be over jet lag before he plays again in a few days! 3 January 2003 - Jan-Michael reaches the final in Qatar Jan Michael has most definitely hit the ground running in this 2003 season on the ATP Tour. In 2001, he reached 7 quarter finals in his first 8 tournaments, and now he has reached the final in Qatar, beating Russian Mikhail Youzhny (yes - the one that won the Davis Cup for Russia) in straight sets. Jan-Michael lost his opening service game but then settled his nerves and fought his way back into the match and never really looked back. He spent most of the match playing from the baseline, rarely venturing to the net, choosing to play a game of accuracy rather than power and beat Youzhny 6-4, 6-2, setting up a final against Stefan Koubek (who beat last year's champion Younes El Aynaoui). 2 January 2003 - Jan-Michael derails the Federer Express Jan-Michael stepped up his match play with a brilliant battle against No.1 seed and Swiss supremo, Roger Federer in the quarter finals in Doha. Jan-Michael was in blistering form and played with great energy to beat the top tenner in straight sets, 6-4, 7-5 and reach the semi finals in his very first tournament of the year. Earlier round results: . |
